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Use the Apply for criminal legal aid service to apply for criminal legal aid online.
For use in calculating claims under the Litigators' Graduated Fee Scheme (LGFS) and Advocates' Graduated Fee Scheme (AGFS).
We have made a number of changes to the Criminal Bills Assessment Manual (CBAM) and Supervisor Guidance for the 2025 Crime Contract.
Overview, how to apply, where to send paperwork and how long the exceptional case funding (ECF) process takes.
Apply for a review of legal aid in criminal proceedings on the grounds of hardship.
Contract documentation for providers delivering legal aid services.
Collect client details, and details of capital and income, for submission to the Legal Aid Agency in criminal legal aid applications.
A dedicated space with the latest updates, following the 2025 cyber-attack on the Legal Aid Agency’s online digital services.
Information for organisations interested in delivering legal aid under a 2024 Standard Civil Contract.
Controlled work application forms: representation - CW2 (IMM), extension of disbursement limit - CW3C (IMM), review of refusal - CW4 (IMM).
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